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\n <\/span>, Dec. 12, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — Old Republic International Corporation (NYSE:\u00a0ORI) \u2013 <\/b>today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a special cash dividend of $2.50<\/span> per share. This special dividend is payable on January 14, 2026<\/span> to shareholders of record on January 2, 2026<\/span> and\u00a0will return approximately $620 million<\/span> to shareholders.<\/p>\n

Craig\u00a0R.\u00a0Smiddy, President\u00a0and\u00a0CEO,\u00a0commented,\u00a0“Old Republic’s strong performance continues to generate excess capital for return to shareholders. This\u00a0special dividend complements our ongoing share repurchase program and demonstrates our commitment to optimizing capital allocation. We remain focused on profitable organic growth, launching new specialty businesses, technology investments and strategic niche acquisitions, including the pending purchase of ECM. Over the past five years we have returned over $5.0 billion<\/span> to shareholders and reduced shares outstanding by over 20%.”<\/p>\n

The Board’s decision reflects such factors as\u00a0the\u00a0current\u00a0and\u00a0foreseeable\u00a0liquidity and\u00a0capital\u00a0needs\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0parent\u00a0holding company\u00a0and\u00a0its\u00a0insurance\u00a0company subsidiaries. The Company also provided an update on repurchase activity, noting that $47 million<\/span> of shares had been repurchased in the fourth quarter, with $864 million<\/span> remaining authorized. Old\u00a0Republic\u00a0may\u00a0continue\u00a0to purchase\u00a0shares\u00a0on\u00a0a\u00a0discretionary\u00a0basis\u00a0from\u00a0time\u00a0to\u00a0time through open-market purchases, private negotiated transactions or other means.<\/p>\n

\n About Old Republic<\/b>\n <\/p>\n

Old Republic is a leading specialty insurer that operates diverse property & casualty and title insurance companies. Founded in 1923 and a member of the Fortune 500, we are a leader in underwriting and risk management services for business partners across the United States<\/span> and Canada<\/span>. Our specialized operating companies are experts in their fields, enabling us to provide tailored solutions that set us apart. For more information, please visit www.oldrepublic.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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PR Newswire CHICAGO , Dec. 12, 2025 \/PRNewswire\/ — Old Republic International Corporation (NYSE:\u00a0ORI) \u2013 today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a special cash dividend of $2.50 per share. This special dividend is payable on January 14, 2026 to shareholders of record on January 2, 2026 and\u00a0will return approximately $620 million to shareholders. Craig\u00a0R.\u00a0Smiddy, President\u00a0and\u00a0CEO,\u00a0commented,\u00a0“Old Republic’s strong performance continues to generate excess capital for return to shareholders. This\u00a0special dividend complements our ongoing share repurchase program and demonstrates our commitment to optimizing capital allocation. We remain focused on profitable organic growth, launching new specialty businesses, technology investments and strategic niche acquisitions, including the pending purchase of ECM. Over the past five years we have returned over $5.0 billion … <\/p>\n

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